US Bridges

I-65 over Bradley Ave

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S of US 60A · Structure no. 056B00212N

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Bradley Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Bradley Ave in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 129,829 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,811 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 119 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesBradley Ave
Location0.7 MI S of US 60A
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20611, -85.745
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,829 (2022)
Projected traffic142,811 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Bradley Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-65 over Bradley Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Bradley Ave carry?

About 129,829 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Bradley Ave?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Bradley Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.